ABOUT THE AUTHOR

One of England's brighter spiritual lights, Frederick B. Meyer, was born on April 8, 1847. At the early age of five he began his life's walk with the Saviour To Meyer this was a vital relationship where two spirits met and fellowshiped together

A student himself at London University, Meyer continued to love working with students throughout his long life Students flocked to hear his lessons on the very practical issues of Christian living.

In his various pastorates ranging from Liverpool to London, Meyer devoted himself to winning men and women from all walks of life. During his early years as minister he became the first pastor to welcome D. L. Moody to England. The English benefitted much, as did the young Meyer. From Moody he received the advice always to be himself and never a copy of another.

A popular speaker at various conventions, Meyer became a regular at Keswick beginning in 1887. His missionary viewpoint was profoundly affected by two of the Cambridge Seven who were headed for China. Later he became a prime mover in the Regions Beyond Missionary Union

As a prolific writer of tracts, booklets, and some seventy books, his chief contribution to literature is a series of outstanding Bible biographies, of which this book is one These heroes of Bible times had a lasting influence on his personal life and teaching

Meyer's busy schedule of worldwide travel ended on March 28, 1929 when he embarked on his journey home to be with his Lord